Program Manager for a Capacity Development Initiative in Africa
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Eastern Africa
Job description
Posted on:
August 21, 2024
Papyrus S.A. is a private majority woman owned firm that prides itself on its lasting results- based approach focused on connecting local and international aspirations by managing people, funds, and partnerships. Papyrus unlocks the power of partnership for greater equity, unity of purpose and lasting change guided resolutely by its four fully integrated foundational principles and values as described in detail below.
This Program Manager (PM) position reports directly to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) and is responsible for ensuring that the program aligns with Papyrus’ values of Consultation, Humility, Optimism, Trustworthiness and Impact to deliver on the firm’s and the client’s objectives. The PM is held to the highest standards of shared responsibility, setting the corporate tone, ensuring accountability, representing Papyrus headquarters and the program team, and actively embracing and living up to Papyrus’s principles and values.
Papyrus is currently managing an ongoing multi-year initiative and seeks an experienced Program Manager. This position requires an agile, strategic and tactical professional able to work in a continually changing environment. The position is full-time and based in Eastern Africa, with travel across to other countries in Africa where Papyrus is active, and to Haiti.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Africa initiative and for providing vision and strategic leadership, as well as establishing the administrative and technical oversight framework to monitor and assure progress toward the achievement of the goals and objectives. The PM coordinates with Papyrus and the client point of contact. The PM provides guidance to senior technical staff, ensures the responsiveness and quality of all Africa initiative work. The successful PM candidate will be a seasoned capacity development professional, thoroughly familiar with and sensitive to local norms and mores.
Program Oversight
• Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable a team of mid- to high-level project employees and consultants.
• Oversee and manage subcontractor(s) and ensure a one team approach to consultation, design and implementation of activities.
• Uphold and ensure the highest level of adherence to the Papyrus core values and foundational principles by all members of the program team.
• Oversee and manage systems for program oversight and monitoring of activities, outputs, and progress towards goals.
• Manage program quality and impact and ensure a team approach to programming and cross-cutting impact themes. Ensure all staff are on track to meet their goals and deliver consistent, high-quality services, and have identified objectives that are tracked and ready for reporting.
• Develop and lead risk mitigation strategies to include reputational, safety, programmatic, and implementation concerns.
Synergies and Continuous Improvement Oversight
• Update and implement systems for field oversight, implementation and reporting.
• Ensure that Papyrus is following client procedures and regulations, being particularly aware of client sensibilities.
• Work closely with Papyrus and the client to prepare and submit periodic program revisions and corresponding budgets.
• Monitor effective programming within budget, and report accurately on progress and challenges.
• Develop systems for knowledge management and workflow purposes and ensure all direct reports are trained and onboard in their use and implementation.
• Be aware of synergies, create/capture them and, working closely with the CIO and Growth Officer, develop new business opportunities from the interactions among promising projects, programs, and activities.
Attributes
• Unwavering team player with highly effective consultation skills and a dedication to sharing knowledge and continuous learning.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a growing organization
Job requirements
• Minimum of a master’s degree and ten years of experience in a similar senior level position with comparable responsibilities.
• Experienced capacity development professional, with extensive experience working with a wide range of organizations operating in Africa required.
• Embraces, embodies, and clearly exhibits Papyrus’ values as stated below.
• Highly effective leader in growth settings with strong visioning, strategic planning, and analytical skills, with a can-do approach.
• Willing/able to travel and to perform in varied cultural settings.
• Fluency in French and English is required.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, references, and CV to: application@papyrushaiti.com. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. The deadline for submission is 30 September 2024.
Papyrus’ Values
Who we are: Papyrus is a majority woman-owned management company headquartered in Haiti. With about 80 employees working with partners in nine countries in the Caribbean and Africa, Papyrus S.A. specializes in Institutional Capacity Development, Development Project Management, Consortium Management and Partnerships, and Fund Management Services.
What we do: We connect local and international aspirations by managing people, funds, and partnerships.
Why we do what we do: To unlock the power of partnership for greater justice, unity of purpose and lasting change.
At Papyrus, we believe that:
The Oneness of humanity is a fundamental truth. Growth occurs through collective learning and humility.
We exist in an interrelated and interdependent environment. We strive for excellence with integrity.
Our team shares these core values:
Consultation. We harness the power of our team and partners by collectively seeking solutions with courtesy and complete honesty. We are detached from our own views and understand that unity of purpose is more important than being right.
Humility. We engage in self-reflection, active listening and seek feedback. We refrain from self- righteousness, criticism, and gossip, and are happy when our partners and colleagues succeed. We are all human and know that no nationality is inherently better than another.
Optimism. We are positive in our attitude and words, realistic in our planning, and undeterred in the pursuit of our objectives. We have faith in ourselves, our team, and our partners and capitalize on obstacles to uncover opportunities.
Trustworthiness. We are reliable, on time, disciplined, and deliver on our commitments. We always tell the truth, and are ethical in our lives, dealings, and actions. We hold ourselves, our colleagues and our partners to the same standards.
Impact. We know that partnership is key to scaling our impact. We invest time and energy in viable initiatives and embrace change and new approaches to deliver impact. We share knowledge and information broadly so everyone can advance.
Papyrus S.A. maintains a work environment that stimulates creativity, initiative, and open communication among staff in a non-bureaucratic setting. There is a premium placed on those who assume leadership, quickly overcome problems, facilitate actions, promote innovative ideas working in teams, produce results, develop positive and constructive relations with donors, and facilitate partnership and project achievements. Papyrus provides a stimulating work environment and competitive compensation.
